The Future of the Internet as a Global Infrastructure

Europe, the Americas and Africa need more data, faster. Atlantic Convergence is the first conference and business event to discuss the potential of digital infrastructure across the Atlantic. It’s where Europe, North America, South America and Africa come together.

First Conference on New Transatlantic Business Opportunities

Data is a primary driver of digital transformation. Data is key to global competitiveness and holds great potential for economic growth and innovation. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Atlantic Basin. Growing digital demand across the Atlantic is increasing the importance of transatlantic internet infrastructure and accelerating its development, creating value and new business opportunities across the continent.

The EU is addressing this issue by investing up to 300 billion euros in various infrastructure projects between 2021 and 2027. The first milestone was the Africa-Europe Investment Package, with a total investment of around 150 billion euros. Similar activities follow in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition, the Eura-Africa Gateway cable will link the EU and Africa along the Atlantic coast, strengthening the digital sovereignty of both continents, while also increasing data traffic and improving security. The European Secure Satellite Communications Programme will also improve connectivity in Africa, bringing the Internet to especially the most remote areas of the continent.

On the other side of the Atlantic, a similar program is underway. In September 2023, the U.S. Administration released the Declaration on Transatlantic Cooperation, announcing a partnership of 32 countries along the Atlantic coast that will address economic development, science and technology. Participating countries include Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Liberia, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, the Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States.

All transatlantic opportunities in one meeting

new Atlantic Convergence The conference aims to combine public initiatives with actionable business plans. It is where Africa, Europe and the Americas meet. Participants from all over the Atlantic coast come together to create a shared and connected future. It is a unique forum for companies, institutions and providers. It is the perfect place to discuss and foster collaboration.

Topics include:

• How can we improve the speed, reduce costs and minimise delays on transatlantic connections?
• How can Europe and North America improve connectivity with regions such as Latin America and Africa?
• How well does your existing infrastructure withstand a cyber attack?
• What are the digital drivers across the Atlantic economy and what are the needs for emerging AI and cloud technologies?
• Can current undersea, land and space infrastructure meet new demands?
• What new data corridors are emerging across the Atlantic?

DE-CIXOne of the world’s leading Internet exchange operators Atlantic Convergence We are hosting the first edition together with fellow founders Altice Wholesale Solutions, Atlas Edge, EllaLink and Interfiber. The event will take place from 1st to 3rd October in Lisbon, Portugal, a nexus for transatlantic data flows and a powerful convergence point for all continents bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The event will bring together ecosystems across the Atlantic and innovators from around the world to shape the future of digital connectivity.

Visionaries, users, architects

The conference brings together visionaries, knowledge holders, power users and digital infrastructure designers from both sides of the Atlantic. The event is a must-attend for multinational companies, data centers, subsea cable and LEO satellite operators, cloud service providers, OTTs and Internet exchange operators. Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, a German-based company providing infrastructure and services in several countries bordering the Atlantic, will provide insights into the importance and business potential of optimized transatlantic connectivity. In the second keynote, Dr. Daniel S. Hamilton, Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and President of the US Transatlantic Leadership Network, will speak about digital drivers for economies across the Atlantic. Additionally, Philippe Dumont, CEO of Ellalink, a new subsea cable linking Europe and Brazil, will explore how the new transatlantic corridor will support the most advanced and innovative digital uses in the South Atlantic region. These and many other important topics will stimulate discussion and ideation on transatlantic business opportunities in the digital economy across the Atlantic.

Get ahead of the crowd!

Be among the first to join a new transatlantic connectivity ecosystem. Participants will receive:

• Explore groundbreaking research, insights and success stories from leading companies and renowned industry experts.

• Explore, discover and capitalize on untapped business opportunities within digital ecosystems across the Atlantic.

• Engage directly with key stakeholders, companies and institutions across the digital infrastructure value chain.

• We forge partnerships and co-create solutions that meet the evolving demands of your enterprise’s digital needs.

Atlantic Convergence Conference
October 1-3, 2024
Galle Courtyard
Lisbon, Portugal

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